But, we're sure Rowling won't be crying over that extra $10 million more since she earned $95 (£75) million from the book sales of Harry Potter and The Cursed Child and from the movie sales of Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.

The youngest of the Jenner-Kardashian clan came in at a respectable 59, having earned $41 (£32) million last year from her make-up and clothing lines.

Not to be outdone by her little sister though, Kim Kardashian was number 47, having raked in $45.5 (£36) million.

This was only a $5.5 million drop from her various business and endorsements last year, despite her social media blackout after the robbery in Paris.

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Likewise, Taylor Swift's low-key status saw her go from $170 (£134) million last year to only (only!) $44 (£35) mil this year.

That's what you get for not giving the people want they want Swiftly.

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We're sure Amy Schumer is proud to find herself at number 69 and the first woman ever to make Forbes' list of top-paid comedians, having earned $37.5 (£29) million from her Netflix stand-up Leather Special and her book Girl With The Lower-Back Tattoo.

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And if you're looking for some of the other biggest pop stars in the world, you can find Katy Perry at number 95, with $33 (£26) mil (she didn't tour last year, so mere pennies), Britney was chilling at 89, having earned $34 (£27) mil, Rihanna stayed fly at 77 with $36 (£28) mil and Adele sat at 18 with a cool $69 (£54) mil, which made despite eschewing endorsements.

Any of you ladies fancy throwing a sister some dosh it would be much appreciated.

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